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How many watts does a garage door opener use? (550 W)
A garage door opener uses about 550 W
Typical range 350–750 watts, plus ~5 W on standby.
Typical range 350–750 watts, plus ~5 W on standby.
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A garage door opener runs its motor only for the few seconds a door moves, so despite the surge it uses almost no energy overall.
Garage door opener power specs
| Typical running power | 550 W |
| Typical range | 350–750 W |
| Startup surge | 1,100 W |
| Standby draw | 5 W |
| Energy use | 0.03 kWh/day · 0.8 kWh/mo |
What affects the wattage
- Model size, age and energy rating.
- Settings and how hard it works (heat, speed, load).
- How many hours a day you run it.
Running cost at $0.17/kWh
| Electricity rate | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0.10/kWh | $0.00 | $0.08 | $1.00 |
| $0.15/kWh | $0.00 | $0.12 | $1.51 |
| $0.20/kWh | $0.01 | $0.17 | $2.01 |
| $0.25/kWh | $0.01 | $0.21 | $2.51 |
| $0.30/kWh | $0.01 | $0.25 | $3.01 |
| $0.40/kWh | $0.01 | $0.33 | $4.02 |
See the full breakdown of what it costs to run a garage door opener, or what size power station runs a garage door opener.
FAQ
How many watts does a garage door opener use?
About 350-750 watts while moving, with a brief startup surge.
Does an opener use standby power?
A few watts to keep the radio and lights ready, which is negligible.
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